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Aardman’s ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’ Gets U.S. Release Date
The stop-motion film will arrive in the U.S. in August.
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Illumination Sets Release Date for Louis C.K.-Starring ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
New York's favorite hangdog comic is set to play an actual dog.
Feature Animation Falls Short At the 2014 Global Box Office
For the first time in 17 years, no animated feature earned enough global box office dollars to rank among the top ten-grossing worldwide theatrical releases.
27 Animated Features To Look For in 2015
If you love animation, you'll want to check out this list of animated features that will be released in 2015.
McDonald’s Introduces New Mascot Called Happy [UPDATED]
If Ronald McDonald wasn't disturbing enough, McDonald's has unveiled a creepy-looking animated mascot in the United States called Happy. The Happy Meal box-shaped creature has rubber-hose arms, a huge set of realistic chompers, bulging eyballs, and the McDonald's arches as eyebrows.
Big Openings for “Nut Job” and “Boonie Bears” Prove That Audiences Just Don’t Care
It was a great weekend for subpar family CG films starring animals. Peter Lepeniotis' "The Nut Job," the first animated film released by Open Road Films, a new distribution company launched by AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group, opened in third place with a robust $20.6 million.
“Despicable Me 3” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Set for 2017
Universal Pictures recently announced release dates for three upcoming films from "Despicable Me" producer Illumination Entertainment.
PGA Nominates Five Animation Producers, Will Honor Bob Iger and Chris Meledandri
With the 25th Annual PGA Awards right around the corner on Jan. 19, the Producers Guild of America has chosen five films to compete in …
Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin on Creative Choices and Challenges in “Despicable Me” Films
Chris Renaud (above, left) and Pierre Coffin are the directorial duo responsible for one of the biggest animated phenomenons of recent …
Complete List of 2013 Annie Award Nominations
Seven animated features lead the nominations for ASIFA-Hollywood's 41st Annie Awards.
13 Animation Directors You Might Not Have Known Also Voiced Characters
Whether it be for lack of budget or a desire to take center stage, TV series creators lending their own voices to their animated …
Once and For All, Al Pacino Proves the Worthlessness of Celebrity Voice Actors
Among the juicier dramas surrounding the production of the megahit Despicable Me 2 is Al Pacino’s sudden departure from the film. Six …
Why Does Barack Obama Hate Brad Bird’s “The Incredibles”?
The We The People petition website is run by the White House and bills itself as a site that gives “all Americans a way to engage their …
Amazon’s Animated Pilots Are A Big Disappointment
Last Friday, Amazon released 14 pilots on their online streaming service in the latest bid by an Internet company to unseat network TV …
2015 Award Season Tracker
Cartoon Brew will regularly update this page with information about the contenders for various end-of-year animation awards, including …
PREVIEW: 2013 Animated Features
Let’s ring in the new year with a look ahead at the animated features of 2013.
“How Beavis Saved My Life” by John Andrews
When it started airing on MTV in 1993, Beavis and Butt-Head was more than just a popular animated series, it was a cultural phenomenon. …
Universal Studios Orlando Announces “Despicable Me” Attraction & Enhancements for Spider-Man Ride
Universal Orlando Resort today announced that its newest attraction will be based on Universal Pictures and Illumination …
“Generator Rex” Video Game Coming This Fall To All Major Game Systems
Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Cartoon Network Enterprises announced today that Generator Rex: Agent of Providence will …
Audiences Crave “Despicable” DVDs
Yesterday’s DVD release of Despicable Me was a smash hit and the film is on track to become the “second biggest-grossing animated home …
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